Looking for the perfect fall dessert? These Cinnamon Cheesecake Bites are a refined yet comforting dessert layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake, a crunchy cinnamon-sugar layer all topped off with a cream cheese frosting. The best fall flavors in a sweet treat!
Jenna, Noah and I made these mini cheesecakes for our annual fall baking day, and I could not believe how quickly everyone gobbled them up! They definitely were a hit and will be a go to fall dessert for years to come!
They are also perfect for Thanksgiving dinner dessert, autumn gatherings, afternoon coffee, a school event or gifting to someone special.
And the best part – they are elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for weekday baking!
Ingredients:
Base layer:
- 2 cups (225 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (76 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (112 gr) melted butter
Second layer:
- 1.5 cups (375 ml) cold whipping cream
- 2.25 cups (350 g) room temp cream cheese
- 1.5 cups (180 g) powdered icing sugar
- 1.5 tsp (7.5 ml) cinnamon
Third layer:
- 1.5 tsp (7.5 ml) cinnamon
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) granulated sugar
Icing:
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (90 g) room temperature cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (37.5 g) powdered icing sugar
Equipment:
The equipment you will need to make this recipe is:
- Bowls
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food scale (optional)
- 24 cupcake tins or muffin tins
- 24 medium cupcake paper liners
Step 1 – Creating the buttery graham cracker base
In a medium bowl add the graham cracker crumbs to the sugar and mix well with a spoon.
Melt the butter in a microwave and add to graham cracker mixture. Mix well.
Place the paper cupcake liners into the cupcake trays/tins.
Press the graham cracker base into base of the paper cupcake liners.
Place in the refrigerator to set.
Warning: This homemade graham cracker crust is delicious on it’s own so watch your baking partners because they may be sneaking some during the making!
Step 2 – Preparing the second layer – Creamy cheesecake filling
Whip the cold whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks with your electric mixer.
In a second bowl, beat the cream cheese, powered icing sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture onto the graham cracker bases.
Step 3 – Preparing the third layer – Sugar cinnamon topping
In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and granulated sugar together until they are mixed well.
Sprinkle the topping over top of the cream cheese mixture in the cupcake tins.
Step 4 – Preparing the creamcheese icing
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese and powered icing sugar until smooth.
Place in a piping bag and create designs on top.
Step 5 – Chill
Place the cheesecake bites in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
Bring them out of the fridge, just prior to serving.
Enjoy!
Light a favorite fall candle, admire your sweet little creation and then enjoy!
These cinnamon cheescake bites are not too sweet, but absolutely delicious.
They are the perfect dessert to have from early fall right through the Christmas season.
Storing:
Be sure to store them in the fridge in an airtight container.
As they are individual portions you could freeze them and bring them out as needed. This makes them a perfect dessert to have on hand for unexpected guests as this time of year.
Pin for later!
Don’t forget to pin this recipe to your Pinterest Fall Desserts board for later. Or save this recipe for any time of year when you’re craving something sweet, simple, and unforgettable.
Thank you!
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I hope you enjoyed this simple recipe. These cinnamon cheesecake bites are everything you love about autumn wrapped into one irresistible treat.
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These look so good! Can’t wait to make some!
Thanks so much Kristin! I hope you enjoy them!